Senior Software Engineer

CLERA, LLC
New York, NY, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$250,000.0 - $300,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Python (Programming Language) Svelte TypeScript Web Application Frameworks ReactJS Large Language Models Vue.js Front End Software Development

Job description

A well-funded, Series B legaltech startup is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in New York City. This company is redefining legal services by combining AI with human expertise - helping businesses review and negotiate contracts in hours rather than days. You’ll be a full-stack engineer with a frontend emphasis, building intelligent, lawyer-facing tools that power a cutting-edge contract review platform.

This is a pivotal early engineering role where you’ll work closely with leadership to shape the technical foundation of the product. Visa sponsorship is available.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and deploy scalable systems and agentic AI tools to accelerate contract review workflows.
  • Own end-to-end product development across the stack, with a strong focus on intuitive, lawyer-facing interfaces.
  • Collaborate directly with founders to define technical priorities and establish a robust, maintainable codebase.
  • Develop and integrate large language model (LLM)-powered tools into the core platform.
  • Contribute to a high-energy, in-person engineering culture focused on shipping quickly and iterating fast.
  • Mentor junior engineers and help recruit talent as the team scales.

Requirements

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, Must-haves:

  • 3+ years of full-stack development experience.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and Python.
  • Hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks - React, Vue, or Svelte.
  • Experience building frontend AI tools, agents, or interfaces.
  • Prior experience at a high-growth, venture-backed startup.
  • Willingness and ability to work on-site at the NYC office.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with LLM integrations and building agentic workflows.
  • Demonstrated interest in AI applications within the legal or professional services space.
  • Familiarity with Go or Rust., This role is on-site in New York City. Candidates must be willing to work from the NYC office full-time.

Benefits & conditions

$250,000 - $300,000 a year - Full-time, * Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 USD annually

  • Competitive equity package
  • Visa sponsorship available

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